General Information

The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is dedicated to building upon its tradition of excellence in education, research, public engagement and economic development. More than 3,000 faculty members discover and create new knowledge. Their work is an economic engine for the state and is recognized with many of the world’s top academic and creative awards. The campus’ outstanding academic programs, extraordinary resources and bountiful opportunities attract top-caliber students. They join research teams, spend semesters abroad, create art in old and new ways and lead and participate in hundreds of student organizations.

Edie McCormick-Sanchez

Albuquerque, New Mexico AreaOwner at Wilkins Group School and Library Sales
Primary/Secondary EducationEducation:The University of New MexicoEducation Specialist, Educational Leadership and Administration, General

University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignBachelor of Science (BS) and MS, Education

Experience:City of Chicago, Department of Buildings2007 – Present City of Chicago, Department of Construction and Permits2003 – 2007 City of Chicago, Department of Buildings1999 – 2003 City of Chicago, Department of Planning and Development1996 – 1999 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, School of Architecture1994 – 1995 Scanlan Architects1991 – 1995

Experience:Vanderbilt University Medical CenterMarch 2015 – Present Vanderbilt University Medical CenterFebruary 2014 – March 2015 Washington University School of MedicineNovember 2008 – May 2013 The University of ChicagoSeptember 2000 – December 2008

Gigi Cabell

Macon, Georgia AreaGrants Director, City of Macon, Georgia
Government AdministrationEducation:University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign1970 – 1974Bachelor of Music

University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignMaster of Arts

Experience:Office of the Mayor, City of Macon, Georgia2007 – Present The Big House Foundation, Inc.2007 – 2007 Museum of Aviation Foundation, Inc.2004 – 2006 Office of the Mayor, City of Macon, Georgia2000 – 2004

Experience:West Chicago School District #33August 2005 – Present School District 33, West Chicago ILAugust 1997 – July 2005 School District 33, West Chicago ILAugust 1989 – January 1996 Oswego Community Unit School DistrictAugust 1987 – July 1989

Experience:The Ohio State UniversityDecember 2012 – Present Ohio Dominican UniversityJune 2013 – December 2013 Vinton County National BankSeptember 2012 – December 2012 University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignAugust 2010 – July 2012 University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignAugust 2010 – July 2012 University of Michigan Department of PhysicsOctober 2009 – May 2010 United Christian WomenApril 2009 – May 2010 European Vibe Magazine-MadridMay 2009 – August 2009 University of Michigan Center for Global and Intercultural StudyFebruary 2008 – September 2008